CV

A passionate graphic designer with a keen eye for aesthetics focused on storytelling through visuals believing every project should meet its objectives while resonating as a work of art. With a background in visual arts, technical skills and artistic intuition blend to create compelling visuals and innovative narratives that leave a lasting impression.

ACHIEVEMENTS
• Initiated and led the transition to digital design during the pandemic.
• Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and faster project turnaround times.
• Implemented new design software, increasing team productivity and expanding available design capabilities.

STRENGTHS, SKILLS, & AND TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY 
• English and Functional French (spoken and written)
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Mac iWork Suite (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Branding and Identity
• Color theory
• Email Management (Constant Contact, Mailchimp)
• Layout
• Logo creation
• Packaging Design
• Presentation Design
• Print and Digital Graphics
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Typography
• Website graphics
• WordPress

WORK HISTORY

Green Spoon Creatives – Montreal Quebec

Owner and Lead Graphic Designer, 2002 - present 

Creating, managing, and delivering innovative print and digital projects according to client specifications and industry standards. Projects include packaging, brand identity, rebranding, event assets, digital illustrations, printed marketing materials, and annual reports.

​Congregation Shaar Hashomayim – Montreal, Quebec
Lead Graphic Designer, 2008 - 2023
• Supervised the organization, publication, and maintenance of digital content, including text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements.
• Produced nine 30-36 page printed bulletins between 2008-2020, before transitioning to interactive versions incorporating video and audio. 

• Conceptualized and executed various print and digital creative assets and collateral, such as banners, flyers, brochures, bulletins, and print ads, strictly adhering to brand guidelines.
• Orchestrated weekly email marketing and communications, and maintained website elements including photo retouching.
 
Junior Graphic Designer/Administrative Assistant, 2004 - 2008
• Designed print materials such as brochures, flyers, and signs for the Programming Department. 
• Managed filing system, entered data, and completed clerical tasks for the Events Coordinator.

EDUCATION

Concordia University,  Montreal, Quebec
BFA, Studio Arts
Certificate, Visual Communication & Design
 
Dawson College,  Montreal, Quebec
DEC, Creative Arts
Computer Science Technology